The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 295
Rolex, Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4500, 1940's.Very fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter, leather strap and yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 16,330
C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back.D. satiné silver with gold painted engraved indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
|
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 4500Produced in the mid-40's in 18K yellow or pink gold and in stainless steel.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 327, 328 and 379.an Collector